Memories of Origin: Hiroshi Sugimoto

Plot Summary

This documentary follows 200 days in the life of contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto— a leading presence in the world of modern art. He is the winner of many prestigious awards and his photographs are sold for millions of yen at overseas auctions. The film shows the sites of the Architecture series shot in southern France, the huge installation art work at 17th Biennale of Sydney, his new work Mathematics at Provence, his art studio while working on Lightning Fields, and more. It thoroughly pursues the question Sugimoto's works pose - "living in modern times, what are these works trying to tell us?" A thrilling look into the world of Hiroshi Sugimoto.

Top Cast

Hiroshi Sugimoto Self - Photographer, Contemporary Artist

Tadao Ando Self - Architect

Lee U-Fan Self - Contemporary Artist

Mansai Nomura Self - Kyogen Actor

Akira Asada Self - Critic